Schools in Zip Code 27813

Zip code 27813 contains exactly one school—Lee Woodard Elementary—a small, high-poverty public elementary school in Black Creek, NC, serving grades K-5 with no middle or high schools within the immediate zip code boundaries; secondary students are routed elsewhere in Wilson County Schools.

Because this is the only school in the area, it is the standout by default, but the data reveals some remarkable traits. The school serves an incredibly economically disadvantaged population, with 97.11% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, its chronic absenteeism rate of 20.3% is actually better than both the district (22.1%) and state (24.2%) averages. Its greatest academic strength is upper-elementary math, with 5th grade proficiency of 88.9% in 2025-2026—far exceeding the district (70.6%) and state (62.9%). Science proficiency in 5th grade (74.1%) also outpaces the state. However, the school shows an unusual pattern in reading, where 4th grade proficiency is strong (73.1%) yet 5th grade proficiency drops to just 48.1%, a year-over-year swing of 26 points from the previous acohort's impressive 74.2%. Because the school enrolls only 173 students (roughly 29 per grade), these large annual swings are likely due to small-cohort variability rather than systemic change.

While 3rd grade math and 5th grade reading trail district and state averages, the school consistently beats the state in 4th grade math, 5th grade math, and 5th grade science. Overall, the school improved its state ranking from 646th to 528th (57th to 65th percentile), earning a 3-star rating. This is not a uniformly strong or weak school; it is one that shows great promise in math and science but will need to address its inconsistent reading results. For parents, Lee Woodard Elementary offers a safe, supportive environment where high-poverty students achieve solid academic gains in key areas, yet the volatile reading scores warrant careful attention as cohort sizes are extremely small.